When a new year begins we’re often encouraged to make the most of the next few months. Get out and get active, get our minds calm, make new friends, and organize the clutter. And the list goes on and on. Rather than make a long list of things you feel you’re supposed to do, we think it’s time to make a list of things you want to do. And for us, that means checking out the best restaurants in New Hampshire to visit this year!

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What are some of your must-visit New Hampshire restaurants? Let us know in the comments so we can check them out!

Not on this list but an absolutely must-visit is this unique milkshake bar in Portsmouth, which is the only one of its kind in New Hampshire!

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The Best Food In New Hampshire

What are the most iconic foods in New Hampshire?

The most iconic foods in New Hampshire are:

  • Apple Cider Donuts. These autumnal treats can be found all over the state, especially at farms during the apple-picking season.
  • Spiked Cider. New Hampshire loves its cider, and they warm it up with rum and cinnamon during the cold months.
  • Clam Chowder. The clam chowder in New Hampshire is true New England Clam Chowder and is at many coastal restaurants.
  • Maple Syrup. While most people just put this on pancakes and waffles, New Hampshire residents put it on nearly everything.

Find out about several more of the most iconic foods in New Hampshire

What are the oldest restaurants in New Hampshire?

The oldest restaurants in New Hampshire include:

  • Library Restaurant. What started as a hotel in 1883 known as The Rockingham is now renovated as a fine steakhouse in Portsmouth.
  • Three Chimneys. This inn and restaurant has been up and running since the 1600s. It was the first home built in Durham and has great steak and seafood.
  • Dinnerhorn. This is one of the first family-owned restaurants in New Hampshire, which was opened in 1960 by the Kamakas family. It’s known for burgers, shakes, and fried seafood.
  • The Foundry. This farm-to-table restaurant in Manchester creates its menu from locally-sourced ingredients and changes up the menu with the seasons.

What are the best lakeside restaurants in New Hampshire?

The best lakeside restaurants in New Hampshire are:

  • Lake House Grille. Located in Meredith, this steak and seafood restaurant on the shore of Meredith Bay in Lake Winnipesaukee has excellent chowder and an elegant yet rustic ambiance.
  • The Anchorage. This Sunapee Harbor restaurant overlooks the marina and is a great place for clams and oysters.
  • Wolfetrap Grill and Rawbar. On the shore of Back Bay in Wolfeboro, this restaurant is a local favorite for fresh seafood, whether you prefer raw offerings like oysters or fried fish of several kinds.
  • Ledge Water Steak House. This spot at Newfound Lake in Bristol has food as lovely as the views and is open seasonally.

Discover more about these and a couple more of the best lakeside restaurants in New Hampshire